Much Lighter Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Much Lighter Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. margarine; 6 Tbsp. flour; 1 1/4 c. defatted chicken stock; 1 c. nonfat milk; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. garlic powder; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 4 c. cooked chicken (no skin); 1/4 c. light mayonnaise; 2 c. diced celery; 2 Tbsp. chopped onion; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 c. cooked, cooled rice; 1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted in 350~ oven 8 to 10 minutes

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. margarine
6 Tbsp. flour
1 1/4 c. defatted chicken stock
1 c. nonfat milk
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 c. cooked chicken (no skin)
1/4 c. light mayonnaise
2 c. diced celery
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 c. cooked, cooled rice
1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted in 350~ oven 8 to 10 minutes

1
Melt margarine in a medium saucepan.
2
Add flour and stir over medium heat for 1 minute.
3
Do not brown.
4
Add chicken stock and nonfat milk.
5
Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
6
Add salt, garlic powder and pepper; continue to cook for 1 minute more.
7
In mixing bowl, combine sauce, chicken, mayonnaise, celery, onion, lemon juice and rice.
8
Mix well and pour into a casserole sprayed with Pam.
9
Top with almonds and bake at 350u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.

1284

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. margarine, 6 Tbsp. flour, 1 1/4 c. defatted chicken stock, 1 c. nonfat milk, and more.

Yes, Much Lighter Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Much Lighter Chicken Casserole

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